Twelve People Charged in California for Giving Food to Homeless

Twelve People Charged in California for Giving Food to Homeless Apparently, they violated a rule about sharing food in public places. The city's ordinance restricting residents from distributing food was put in place during the height of the Hepatitis A outbreak. The city claimed it was intended to stop spreading the virus. Now, the 12 people cited could face a $1,000 fine and jail time.